Alakazam #9
Alakazam is card #9 from MEP Black Star Promos, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $7.44 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Alakazam #9 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Alakazam at a glance
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Cardmarket trend price €10.98.
- Current TCGplayer market value $7.44 (Holofoil).
- From MEP Black Star Promos (Mega Evolution), released 2025.
- Short-term trend -2.5% (7d vs 30d).
Alakazam price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alakazam #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/30.
- Low
- $5.96
- Mid
- $9.09
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/30.
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About Alakazam #9
Card #9 of MEP Black Star Promos is Alakazam, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Mega Evolution series (2025). The card carries 140 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
The card is illustrated by Aya Kusube and currently trades at $7.44 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.96 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- MEP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #9
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Released
- 2025/09/26
Alakazam attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alakazam #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Psychic Draw
Once during your turn, when you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may use this Ability. Draw 3 cards.
Powerful Hand
Place 2 damage counters on your opponent's Active Pokémon for each card in your hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Psychic Draw
- Attacks
- 1
Alakazam price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alakazam #9.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $7.44.
$7.44 gives Alakazam real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$7.44 gives Alakazam real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €10.98, with an average sold price of €11.26 and a lowest near-mint ask of €5.39.
Alakazam price history & movement
Recent sales average €11.09 over 7 days versus €11.37 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €12.19, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €10.98.
Our first recorded snapshot for Alakazam is October 30, 2026 at $7.44 — range, volatility and drawdown statistics populate as the daily record grows.
Cardmarket averages
How much would you net selling Alakazam?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Alakazam at $7.44 nets roughly $6.15 on eBay, $6.19 on TCGplayer, $6.72 via Cardmarket, $6.33 on Whatnot or $7.44 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.29.
As a unknown card, Alakazam sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Alakazam #9.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Alakazam?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alakazam #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $7.44 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Alakazam within MEP Black Star Promos
By market value Alakazam sits at #41 of 56 in MEP Black Star Promos (set median $11.30).
That is 34% below the middle of the set — a top-29% position.
The set's top card is Paradise Resort (#92), valued at $389.99.
What makes Alakazam valuable
- Alakazam is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Contemporary-era cards like Alakazam (2025) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Its Psychic typing means Alakazam has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Aya Kusube illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Alakazam
- MEP Black Star Promos was released in 2025; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Alakazam, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.09 and €11.37) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Alakazam can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Alakazam can realise well above the $5.96 low end.
Alakazam value questions
How much is Alakazam worth?
Alakazam trades near $7.44 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.96–—; Cardmarket shows €10.98.
Should I buy Alakazam?
Short-term momentum is steady (-2.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Alakazam?
Alakazam is a Unknown card from MEP Black Star Promos (Mega Evolution series, 2025). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Alakazam have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Alakazam?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.44. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Alakazam's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
Other Alakazam cards
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